Who is it for?  Participation in Prevent Diabetes Central Oregon is recommended based on the following eligibility criteria: 

* BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 (≥ 23 if Asian)   AND 

* Diagnosis of prediabetes based on at least one of the following: 

- Fasting blood glucose (range 100-125 mg/dl) 

- HbA1c (range 5.7-6.4)

- Previous Gestational Diabetes (may be self-reported)

- Risk Test score 5 or higher:  CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE TEST

What is it?  Guided by a trained lifestyle coach, participants will learn the skills they need to make lasting changes, such as losing a modest amount of weight, being more physically active and managing stress. This program can reduce the risk of progression to full-blown diabetes by 50%.

Groups meet once a week for 16 weeks, then one to two times each month for the remainder of the year. The program provides a supportive environment with people who are facing similar challenges and trying to make the same changes.

For questions or to register for the one-hour introduction program on September 18th:  contact Sarah Worthington at (541) 322-7466 or email Sarah at sarahw@deschutes.org.

Read more and view a recent KTVZ video about the program by clicking HERE.